Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

Founded in 1939, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra has offered the opportunity for gifted and talented students to be involved in extraordinary music education through its orchestra training and performance programs. It is one of the oldest youth orchestras in the country. Its companion ensembles include the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra, formed in 1996, and Bravo Brass, added to the program in 2003, PRYSM (Philadelphia Region Youth String Music), added in 2007.

Ranging in age from 8 through 21 years, the musicians of the four ensembles are selected by competitive audition and come from the Delaware Valley and beyond. The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra has represented the United States on five continents and has visited more than 20 countries including China, Russia, Australia, Great Britain, Jordan, Israel, Brazil, Venezuela, and most of the countries of Eastern and Central Europe. PYO alumni currently serve in all but a few of the top 20 professional US orchestras, including over 12 in The Philadelphia Orchestra alone.

The four ensembles present a full season of concerts each year.

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	Founded in 1939, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra has offered the opportunity for gifted and talented students to be involved in extraordinary music education through its orchestra training and performance programs. It is one of the oldest youth orchestras in the country. Its companion ensembles include the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra, formed in 1996, and Bravo Brass, added to the program in 2003, PRYSM (Philadelphia Region Youth String Music), added in 2007. Ranging in age from 8 through 21 years, the musicians of the four ensembles are selected by competitive audition and come from the Delaware Valley and beyond. The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra has represented the United States on five continents and has visited more than 20 countries including China, Russia, Australia, Great Britain, Jordan, Israel, Brazil, Venezuela, and most of the countries of Eastern and Central Europe. PYO alumni currently serve in all but a few of the top 20 professional US orchestras, including over 12 in The Philadelphia Orchestra alone. The four ensembles present a full season of concerts each year. Copyright 2008. Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. Site maintained by edgimo Co.